News

New Website

16 December 2009
Thanks to the efforts of Ryan Briggs, Hardies Lawyers has a new look website.  We hope you enjoy our new online presence as much as we do.

Happy Holidays

21 December 2009
Wishing all staff, clients and associates a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  We look forward to seeing you all in 2010.

Asia Pacific Exchange Merger

27 October 2010
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and the Singapore Exchange (SGX) have just announced a merger agreement to enable customers to capitalise on listing, trading, clearing and settlement opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.  This is an exciting development for companies which are listed, or are intending to list, on ASX.  Click here for more information.

Liability Laws Deterring Directors

4 November 2010
A new survey of company directors in Australia has revealed that the burden of laws imposing personal liability on directors is stifling business decision-making.  Click here for more information.

Corporations Act Amendments

26 November 2010
Recent amendments to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) have changed the way people can access information kept on company registers, requiring persons seeking a copy of shareholder registers to state the purpose for which they will use the register.  Click here for more information.

Report Outlines Benefits of ASX-SGX Merger

9 December 2010
The Australian Securities Exchange has released a report which outlines the reasons why the ASX merger with the Singapore Exchange Limited is in Australia's national interest.  Click here for more information.

New Laws Proposed for Executive Remuneration

20 December 2010
The government is proposing new laws to strengthen the regulatory framework relating to the remuneration of company directors and executives.  Click here for more information.

Seasons Greetings

24 December 2010
Seasons greetings to all of our valued clients and partners.  We sincerely hope you have a very happy Christmas and New Year, and we look forward to seeing you all in 2011.

Securities Trading Policies Become Mandatory

29 December 2010
From 1 January 2011, all ASX-listed entities will be required to have in place a securities trading policy for directors and other key management personnel and provide that policy to ASX for release to the market.  Click here for more information.

Tribunal Rules Exercise of Lessee's Option Invalid

7 January 2011
A recent decision by the Administrative Decisions Tribunal in New South Wales highlights the importance for lessees to follow the procedures set out in the lease when exercising an option to renew the term of the lease.  Click here for more information.  

Tribunal Rejects Lessee's Argument

19 January 2011
The following decision from the Administrative Decisions Tribunal of New South Wales illustrates the significance of accurately describing the leased premises in a retail lease.  Click here for more information.

Securities Laws to be Overhauled

4 February 2011
The new national regime aimed at overhauling securities laws in Australia continues to approach at a rate of knots.  Click here for more information.  

Reform of Directors' Liability Provisions

9 May 2011
Further progress is at last being made towards the reform of directors' liability provisions.  Click here for more information.

Court Confirms Liability of Assignee's Guarantors

13 May 2011
A recent decision by the Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal illustrates that the release of a lessee and its guarantor from liability under a lease after the lease has been assigned does not affect the subsequent liability of the assignee's guarantors.  Click here for more information.

Court Rules No Acceptance of Offer to Lease

10 June 2011
The Supreme Court of Queensland has rejected an assertion by a proposed lessee that the parties intended to be bound prior to execution of formal lease documents.  Read more.

PPS Register to Include Company Charges

1 July 2011
From October 2011, company charges will no longer be required to be lodged with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission.  Read More.

Proposed Laws for National Business Names Registration

18 August 2011
The government has introduced legislation to establish a national business names registration system.  Read more. 

PPS Bill Introduced

12 October 2011
The government has introduced the Personal Property Securities (Registration Commencement) Bill 2011.  Read more. 

Unregistered Deed Not Incorporated by Reference in Easement

17 October 2011
The Supreme Court of Western Australia has ruled that an unregistered deed, referred to in a registered easement, could not be used to construe the easement.  Read more. 

Legislation for National Business Names Registration Passed

17 October 2011
The Bills to establish a national business names registration system have passed both houses of the Australian Parliament.  Read more. 

National Business Names Registration System Receives Royal Assent

5 November 2011
Legislation for the new national business names registration system has received Royal Assent.  Read more.

Court Rules Exercise of Option to Lease Invalid

10 November 2011
The New South Wales Supreme Court has considered the validity of a notice sent by email purporting to renew a lease for a further term.  Read more.

When Does a Lease Become Binding?

11 November 2011
The following decision from the New South Wales Supreme Court explores the issue of when a lease agreement becomes binding.  Read more.